HB345 Alabama 2019 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Rhett MarquesRepresentative
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2019
Title: Enterprise, alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales under certain conditions, referendums
Summary: HB345 allows Sunday alcohol sales in Enterprise only if a city referendum approves them.
What This Bill Does
The bill applies only to the City of Enterprise. It lets voters decide, via referendum, whether the city council can authorize Sunday sales of alcoholic beverages. If approved, the city council may allow Sunday sales and set rules on which licensees may sell, whether sales are for on‑premises or off‑premises consumption (or both), and the hours, with enforcement by properly licensed ABC Board retailers. The act becomes law after the governor's approval, the city pays for the referendum, and a failed referendum cannot be followed by another vote for at least 12 months.

Who It Affects
Residents and voters of the City of Enterprise, who will decide via referendum whether Sunday alcohol sales are allowed and under what conditions.
Alcohol retailers licensed by the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board seeking to sell on Sundays, who would be subject to city regulations on who may sell, where (on-site vs off-site), and when sales can occur if the referendum passes.

Key Provisions
Sales on Sundays may be authorized only after a referendum in Enterprise approves the authority for the city council to permit Sunday sales.
If approved, the city council may regulate which licensees may sell, whether for on-premises or off-premises consumption (or both), the hours on Sundays, and other related rules.
The referendum may be one question or separate questions for on-premises and off-premises sales; a majority vote is required for authorization.
Referendum costs are paid by the city; another referendum cannot be held within 12 months if the initial vote fails or does not authorize Sunday sales.
The act repeals conflicting laws and becomes effective immediately after the governor's approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Enterprise